I have narrowed these down to the early/mid-90's, the peak 'cruising' years...one album per artist...top 10
First....I have to give honorable mention to these:
Jay-Z : Reasonable Doubt (1996) I don't remember anyone having this back in the day. But I have heard it, and it is probably his best album. The first album I really remember from Jay-Z was Vol 2, which I always wondered why he named his first album that. He didn't...
Naz : Illmatic (1994) It rates on experts top rap album of the 90s. I had it...thought it was good, but never recall playing it that much.Eminem: The Slim Shady LP (1999) Great album...great debut...about everyone had it...but too late of a release for this countdown
And now, here is 10 through 6
10. Bone Thug-n-Harmony : E 1999 Eternal (1993) The pioneers of 'speed' rap. Not every song was great, but included the overplayed greats of 'Crossroads' and '1st of tha Month'
9. Method Man : Tical (1994) Could have put Wu Tang Clan's first album or classic ODB at this spot. This album has great songs...especially the softer side of M-E-T-H-O-D Man w/ 'You're all I Need'
8. Scarface : The Dairy (1994) Classic from Geto Boys founder. Did any one else have this album or was it mine that kept circulating around? Come to think of it...I haven't seen this album in a while.
7. Ice Cube : The Predator (1992) Maybe not his best album, but it lands on here because of 'Wicked', 'Check Yo Self', and (of course) 'Today was a Good Day'. The classic Sausage Fest remix of '...Good Day' was probably a better cut...hopefully Cube will re-release this album with it as an extra track.
6. OutKast : ATLiens (1996) Almost released too late for this countdown...and I personally like Southernplayalistic a little better. But this album had the classic song 'Elevators' which made everyone go out a buy this album.5 through 1 coming soon...
